Barbara M. Abreu

Sunday

Jan 5, 2014 at 12:01 AM

DARTMOUTH — Barbara M. (Johnson) Abreu, 72, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014, at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth, after a long illness. She was the loving wife of George Abreu, to whom she was married for 49 years, and loving mother of George Philip Abreu.

DARTMOUTH — Barbara M. (Johnson) Abreu, 72, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014, at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth, after a long illness. She was the loving wife of George Abreu, to whom she was married for 49 years, and loving mother of George Philip Abreu.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Henry J. and Josephine (Zak) Johnson, she lived here all her life. She was a graduate of St. Anthony High School and Kinyon Campbell Business School. She worked in the office alongside her husband, George in Abreu's Auto Body Shop for over 25 years.

The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the staff at Brandon Woods for the love and wonderful care provided to Mrs. Abreu. They are grateful and thankful to the staff and to Hospice for the loving care and support given to her husband and son. They also sincerely thank Oaks Rehab for their loving care of Mrs. Abreu.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2014, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10:30 A.M. Burial will follow in the Polish National Cemetery. Visiting hours are Monday, 5 - 8 P.M.